I’m a laundry expert – here’s how to make sure your clothes dry completely outside even on a cloudy day
A LAUNDRY expert has revealed her top tips for drying your laundry outside - even when it is not sunny.
Sarah Dempsey says that "as long as the ground outside is dry" you can peg your washing out and get a fresh result.
There is nothing better than the smell of laundry that has been dried in the fresh air, not to mention the cost-saving benefits.
With Spring on the way, it will make a welcome change not to have to crank up the heating every time we need to dry our clothes.
Sarah, a laundry expert at myjobquote.co.uk, has given her top tips for drying your washing outside - and you don't need to wait for the sun to come out.
Speaking to she said: "Aim to hang your washing out as early in the day as possible to give it the maximum amount of drying time before the sun goes down."
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And she recommends bringing your laundry in "at the end of the afternoon or, ideally, by sunset."
One important but very simple hack Sarah recommends when drying clothes outside is to ensure your items are spread out and warns to avoid the temptation to overlap garments in order to save space.
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The laundry expert also says to plan ahead and check the weather forecast the day before doing your weekly washing, especially if you are planning on going out and leaving it on the line.
"Aim to hang your washing out as early in the day as possible to give it the maximum amount of drying time before the sun goes down."
She also adds that although sunny weather will dry clothes faster, it is still possible to get clothes completely dry when the sun isn't shining.
Sarah recommends that "at the peak of British summer" homes can hang their clothes on the washing line the night before so that it is already prepared for the early morning sun.
She adds: "If it’s breezy, you’ll find your clothes will likely dry within a few hours, regardless of how sunny it is.
"If the weather is overcast, try to get your clothes outside as early as possible so they’ll get the maximum amount of time possible hanging outside."
However, the laundry expert warns that if clothing is not brought in before the sun goes down that dew will start to form when the sun goes in, and your freshly dried clothes will be left smelly and damp.
So make sure to remember to bring your clothes in at the end of the day.
